Maintenance Boiler/Utility Operator

To ensure the operation and maintenance of plant utilities equipment including boilers, water systems, air compressors and ammonia systems are done in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all safety and code requirements.

Hourly – This position will work on 12 hour shifts 7 days on 7 days off from 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, which includes every other weekend.

Major Job Activities/Duties:
1. Operate and maintain automatically fired boilers, water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as traps, pipes, valves and make repairs when necessary.
2. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment problems with plant.
3. Operate and maintain plant air compressors to ensure incoming quality air for the plant.
4. Ammonia Refrigeration experience, HAZWOPER, ability to perform maintenance PMs on ammonia system.
5. Support, implement, and maintain food safety practices as required through SQF.
6. Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports all plant safety, food safety, quality, and environmental practices.
7. Perform any other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

1-2 years vocational training in maintenance mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, boiler operation and refrigeration or equivalent experience in these fields. Minimum 3 years experience in boiler operations. Must have at least a 1st Class B Boiler Operators License. Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, machine tools (lathe, mill, etc.), welders, refrigeration and electrical test equipment. Manual dexterity for using hand tools, power tools and other equipment. Frequently stoop, squat, twist, reach, climb stairs while performing job duties. Ability to lift and carry 50 pound objects, repetitively lift and carry 20 and 50 pound objects. Ability to distinguish between sounds or vibrations for equipment repair. Possess strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Possess strong aptitude in pumps and steam generation. Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics. Ability to interact and communicate with machine operators and outside vendors. Ability to work closely with other team members, to share responsibilities and solve problems. Ability to perform tasks from memory. Ability to work alone and be self directed. Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.